Office Hours: Elon Musk and the Algebra of Deterrence, Amazon’s Third-Party Sellers, and the Dangers of Algorithmic Ads

Elon Musk's legal maneuvers raise questions about fairness in tech regulations. There's a growing concern over how much influence tech giants have over capital markets and how this affects public trust. Businesses are grappling with the risks of platform dependency, especially amidst algorithm changes that can hit revenues hard. The responsibility of tech companies in curbing misinformation comes under scrutiny, alongside the challenge of promoting reliable news in a subscription-driven world. Socio-economic divides highlight the urgent need for fact-checked information.